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Monitoring and Result Measurement (MRM) Officer job at Swisscontact | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
Swisscontact is a global development organization that focuses on improving the economic and social conditions of individuals and communities by fostering sustainable development. Through its commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, Swisscontact delivers innovative solutions that empower people, particularly in developing countries. The organization has a stellar reputation for its expertise and recognition in the international development sector, working in over 30 countries worldwide. Swisscontact prides itself on a collaborative and inclusive work culture, providing employees with an environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and a strong sense of purpose.
Job opportunities often include positions that align with their mission of creating positive change, offering flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance. Founded in 1959, the organization has continuously evolved, adapting its approaches to meet the emerging challenges of poverty reduction and economic development. Swisscontact's business model combines technical expertise, innovation, and local partnerships, ensuring its interventions are both impactful and sustainable. The organization operates on a global scale, with a broad reach across several regions.
Swisscontact's core values include sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility, ensuring that their projects leave a lasting impact. In terms of CSR, the organization is deeply committed to promoting responsible practices and contributing to the development of local communities. To learn more, visit their website at www.swisscontact.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Monitoring and Result Measurement (MRM) Officer job at Swisscontact
Swisscontact
Job Description
Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) Officer is a key staff in the project team and primarily responsible for overseeing the overall monitoring and results measurement system of the project. The position is also expected to maintain working relationship with all its project partners in relation to proper monitoring and supervision of the project’s implementation work. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing project progress reports, including technical reports and other reports as per project requirement.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Tasks
Support the Project Manager and other team members to implement the project as per the donor mandate.
Contribute to planning, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation and documenting of project interventions.
Lead preparation of partnership strategies, concept notes and intervention plans.
Lead implementation of activities on the ground and support the Project Manager on strategic decision-making based on ground realities.
Ensure that the project delivers all desired targets on time and with quality.
Establish and operationalize performance management framework for monitoring and overseeing various project components in coordination with the technical team.
Develop and operationalize results chain, monitoring and results measurement plan with partner organizations.
Develop and operationalize reporting format for all the interventions.
Develop and operationalize a framework for aggregating quantitative results from the interventions, analyze the results and present progress to the team within agreed timeline and format focusing on outcomes.
Analyze the quantitative data from partners to assess progress towards achievement of outcome and prepare progress reports.
Lead development of a knowledge management process to identify the key evidence and lessons learnt from interventions.
Contribute to knowledge exchange activities with findings from different interventions and research studies.
Support in organize knowledge exchange workshops, identify global learning events and exposure visits for the public and private institutions and support the organizations to participate in these events.
Collaborate with other projects within Swisscontact for efficient and effective project implementation and mutual learning.
Actively participate in the Pause & Reflect meetings organized within the framework of the WeWork project framework.
Communication and Reporting
Support the Project Manager to prepare project progress reports (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually), including technical reports and other reports as per project requirement.
Coordinate closely with the MRM Manager and respond to requests for information.
Comply with the information/data flow and deadlines established by the donor for the submission of reports and quantitative information on project indicators, to be uploaded to the project's Monitoring Information System (MIS).
Take lead in organizing different seminars and workshops to disseminate project learnings as and when required; and represent the project during relevant information events.
Support the project team to prepare communication materials based on findings.
Technical Expertise
The Officer – Monitoring and Results Measurement needs to have demonstrable experience in:
Implementing and (or) monitoring projects in agribusiness/economic development, humanitarian sector, financial inclusion, sustainable livelihoods development, market systems development (MSD approach), gender mainstreaming and (or) private sector development.
The incumbent must have strong hands-on experience of developing and using Impact aggregation system, Project Cycle Management (PCM), Theory of Changes, results chains for monitoring and results measurement.
Experience with EU/ENABEL working principles is a plus
Applicants with familiarity with DCED (the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development) standard and Result Based Financing will be highly valued.
Experience and understanding of OECD-DAC (Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) criteria for project evaluation would be a plus.
The experiences of analyzing complex data set and reporting based on data analysis and managing impact evaluation are mandatory for this position.
Applicant needs to have practical understanding of managing delicate partner organizations from Government, private sector and NGO sector of Uganda.
A strong experience in using and managing MRM information systems
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum 2-3 years of work experience preferably in research and MRM roles in a development organization.
Advanced degree or bachelor’s degrees in business, Development studies, Statistics, and Economics, Public Policy, Rural Development, Enterprise Development or any other relevant field.
S/he must have experience of project cycle management with excellent analytical and strategic skills.
Applicants must have strong leadership and management skills and ability to deliver complex tasks within deadline in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be proficient in English and advanced knowledge of a local language.
Competency of using computer applications like MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) must be at an advanced level.
Experience of using statistical software will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this position to ug_info@swisscontact.org and copy suzanne.oweka@swisscontact.org and
kenneth.aedu@swisscontact.org by 31st October 2024. Please indicate the name of the position applied for in the “subject” line of your email.
Female candidates with a private sector background are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.swisscontact.org
